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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,623.94, 5,001.57 and 2,297.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,623.94, 5,001.57 and 2,297.78 is: 3,171.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,623.94 : 5,001.57 = 2,297.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,623.94/5,001.57 = 2,297.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,623.94x = 5,001.57 × 2,297.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,623.94x = 11,492,482.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,492,482.51/3,623.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,171.27

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